Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Nice vs Metz in the Ligue 1. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Nice vs Metz |
|---|---|
| Competition | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Allianz Riviera |
Match Prediction: Nice 2-1 Metz
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 09 Nov 2025 |  Metz vs  Nice |
2 – 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 27 Jan 2024 | Nice vs Metz |
1 – 0 | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 07 Oct 2023 | Metz vs Nice |
0 – 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 23 Jan 2022 | Metz vs Nice |
0 – 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 27 Nov 2021 | Nice vs Metz |
0 – 1 | Allianz Riviera |
Nice come into this with a run of low-scoring league results, and that points towards a tight contest rather than an open game. Their recent home draws against Lens and Le Havre show they have been hard to beat, while Metz have been conceding regularly and arrive off the back of a 0-4 home loss to Lorient. With Nice at the Allianz Riviera and Metz’s defensive record looking fragile, the home side have the clearer case.
Metz do have the attacking threat to make this awkward, especially with Giorgi Kvilitaia leading the line, but their recent results suggest they have struggled to control games for long periods. Nice’s 5-4-1 shape has been built around staying compact and taking chances when they come, which suits a match where margins look small. Match Prediction: Nice 2-1 Metz
Form Guide & Team Overview
Nice
Nice’s recent league form has been steady rather than spectacular, with four draws and one defeat in their last five. They have drawn 1-1 with Lens and Olympique Marseille, held LOSC Lille to 0-0, and also shared a 1-1 with Le Havre, which shows a consistent ability to stay in games.
The only loss in that run was a 1-2 defeat away to Auxerre, so the pattern is one of competitive but not especially free-scoring performances. Their all-competitions record also includes a 2-0 win over Strasbourg in the Coupe de France, which adds a positive result to an otherwise cautious sequence.
Nice Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 10 May 2026 |  Auxerre vs Nice |
2 – 1 | L | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| Ligue 1 | 2 May 2026 | Nice vs  Lens |
1 – 1 | D | Allianz Riviera |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Apr 2026 |  Olympique Marseille vs Nice |
1 – 1 | D | Stade Vélodrome |
| Ligue 1 | 18 Apr 2026 |  LOSC Lille vs Nice |
0 – 0 | D | Stade Pierre-Mauroy |
| Ligue 1 | 12 Apr 2026 | Nice vs  Le Havre |
1 – 1 | D | Allianz Riviera |
Metz
Metz’s recent league form has been poor, with four defeats and one draw in their last five. They lost 0-4 to Lorient and 1-2 to Monaco at home, and also went down 1-3 to Paris and 1-3 to Olympique Marseille.
Their only point in that sequence came in a 4-4 draw away to Le Havre, which suggests they can score but are vulnerable at the back. Across all competitions, the picture is similar, with the draw against RFC Seraing sitting alongside more defeats and no sign of a settled run.
Metz Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 10 May 2026 | Metz vs  Lorient |
0 – 4 | L | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 2 May 2026 | Metz vs  Monaco |
1 – 2 | L | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Apr 2026 | Le Havre vs Metz |
4 – 4 | D | Stade Océane |
| Ligue 1 | 19 Apr 2026 | Metz vs  Paris |
1 – 3 | L | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 10 Apr 2026 | Olympique Marseille vs Metz |
3 – 1 | L | Stade Vélodrome |
Team News & Injury Report
Nice
- Melvin Bard (Yellow Card Suspension)
Metz
- Boubacar Traoré (Calf Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Nice (5-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Yehvann Diouf (Goalkeeper), Antoine Mendy (Defender), Jonathan Clauss (Defender), Juma Bah (Defender), Kojo Peprah Oppong (Defender), TBC (Defender), Hicham Boudaoui (Midfielder), Morgan Sanson (Midfielder), Salis Abdul Samed (Midfielder), Sofiane Diop (Midfielder), Mohamed-Ali Cho (Attacker)
Nice’s predicted 5-4-1 should give them a solid defensive base, with the back line protected by a compact midfield block. That shape also leaves Mohamed-Ali Cho as the main outlet, so Nice can look to break quickly when Metz lose possession.
Metz (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Pape Sy (Goalkeeper), Bouna Sarr (Defender), Koffi Kouao (Defender), Sadibou Sané (Defender), Terry Yegbe (Defender), Gauthier Hein (Midfielder), Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Midfielder), Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Midfielder), Jessy Deminguet (Midfielder), Nathan Mbala (Midfielder), Giorgi Kvilitaia (Attacker)
Metz’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a natural structure with two holding midfielders screening the defence and allowing the wide and central attackers to support Giorgi Kvilitaia. If Gauthier Hein and the other advanced midfielders can get close to him, Metz should have a route to create chances between the lines.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Nice | Metz | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Nice | Metz | Mohamed-Ali Cho will look to use his movement and direct running against Bouna Sarr, with Nice likely relying on him to turn limited possession into attacks. |
| Nice | Metz | Hicham Boudaoui against Gauthier Hein could shape the midfield battle, especially if Boudaoui helps Nice keep Metz from building through the middle. |
| Nice | Metz | Mohamed-Ali Cho is key for Nice because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and the player most likely to carry their counter-attacking threat. |
| Nice | Metz | Giorgi Kvilitaia is key for Metz because he is the central striker in the 4-2-3-1 and the main player Metz will look to finish their attacks. |
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